Introduction

Tools are chosen both for the quality of the materials that make them, but also for the design choices that gave them their "mechanical advantage".

Activity

The slideshow below gives you an introduction to mechanical advantage, ending with an example of the graded assignment.

This Quia activity asks you to evaluate tools to compare their mechanical advantages.

Assessment

1 Quality Point

Exercise is attempted with some success.

2 Quality Points

Exercise is attempted, and mostly successful.

3 Quality Points

Exercise is fully successful, regardless of number of attempts.

4 Quality Points

Exercise is supplemented with a coherent summary of the skills developed.

5 Quality Points

Exercise is supplemented with a high-quality educational contribution for the class wikispace.
When you are ready to apply for the 4th or 5th Quality Points, click the image to the right!